The Day the Sun Fell

Overview

Aya Domenig, a Swiss-Japanese filmmaker, reflects on her grandfather’s harrowing experiences as a young doctor in Hiroshima during the 1945 atomic bombing. Through interviews with surviving nurses and doctors who shared this traumatic history, she uncovers deep-rooted memories and perspectives that illuminate the past. As she delves into their stories, tragedy strikes again with the Fukushima nuclear disaster, echoing the horrors of Hiroshima. Her grandfather, who remained silent about his experiences until his death in 1991, becomes more tangible through the compelling narratives of those who lived through similar nightmares.